The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0579-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Cantaloupe Recall: Salmonella Risk in Malichita Whole Cantaloupe

PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC is recalling Malichita brand whole cantaloupes in 9-count and 12-count packages due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 4,872 cases distributed in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, California, and Canada.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for Salmonella contamination. FDA Class I classification automatically qualifies as Critical under the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC is recalling Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe 9-count and 12-count packages due to potential Salmonella contamination. A total of 4,872 cases have been recalled.

The affected cantaloupes were distributed in the United States to Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, and California, as well as to Canada. Consumers can identify affected products by the PLU Lot Codes: 4050 21651, 4050 21699, 4050 21775, 4050 21787, and 4050 21870.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled cantaloupes should not consume them. Those with questions or concerns should contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe 9 count and 12 count
Manufacturer
PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • PLU Lot Code 4050 21651 4050 21699 4050 21775 4050 21787 4050 21870

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • OK
  • TX
  • WI